I don't think it's illogical to profess that in order to improve the results of the past decade, PSU needs to recruit better talent and splash in the portal. In a big game, with 8 or 9 participants on each side of the ball being comparable in talent and execution......its the unblockable edge or the receiver who is unimpeded by double teams that make the difference.
Game breaking talent, in high school recruiting or the portal is currently more expensive than PSU is able or willing to pay.
That is an issue.